[Hiring] Area Representative @Pan Atlantic Foundation

Role Description

Pan Atlantic Foundation is looking for a South Bend Area Representative to help international high school students find welcoming host families, connect with local schools, and become part of the community. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, discovering what makes a community special, and helping young people make memories they will carry home with them.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Find Families Who Want to Share Their World:
  • Introduce local families to the opportunity to host an international exchange student.
  • Share the program through social media, community connections, and local events.
  • Respond to families who are interested in hosting.
  • Meet with prospective host families.
  • Explain the expectations and responsibilities of hosting.
  • Complete required host family interviews and approval steps.
  • Stay connected with families throughout the exchange experience.
• Build Connections With Local Schools:
  • Establish relationships with local high schools and school personnel.
  • Identify schools open to international exchange students.
  • Communicate with counselors and administrators.
  • Help coordinate school enrollment.
  • Build awareness of international exchange opportunities in the area.
• Help Students Experience More Than Just School:
  • Explore the iconic University of Notre Dame campus and experience the excitement surrounding Fighting Irish traditions.
  • Visit the Golden Dome, Basilica, Grotto, and other Notre Dame landmarks.
  • Catch a South Bend Cubs game.
  • Explore the Studebaker National Museum and South Bend's fascinating automotive history.
  • Walk, bike, or spend time along the St. Joseph River.
  • Experience the East Race Waterway and its unique downtown whitewater course.
  • Visit Potawatomi Zoo.
  • Enjoy downtown South Bend's restaurants, arts, entertainment, and community events.
  • Take a day trip toward Lake Michigan and experience Northern Indiana's beaches and outdoor recreation.
  • Explore nearby communities throughout Michiana.
  • Experience seasonal traditions, festivals, sports, and everyday life that make the area feel like home.
• Be a Local Resource for Students:
  • Welcome students and help them get connected.
  • Maintain regular communication with students and host families.
  • Complete required supervision visits and check-ins.
  • Encourage students to participate in school activities, clubs, sports, and community life.
  • Help address questions or concerns.
  • Communicate significant concerns to PAF staff.
  • Help students and families navigate the occasional bumps that come with an international experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable talking with people.
• A natural relationship builder.
• Organized and able to manage their own schedule.
• Comfortable communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community members.
• Willing to make phone calls and follow up.
• Able to work independently while staying connected with a team.
• Comfortable handling sensitive situations with maturity and good judgment.
• Excited about cultural exchange and helping young people succeed.
• Willing to become involved in the local community.
• Experience in education, recruiting, coaching, customer service, sales, youth programs, nonprofit work, community organizations, hospitality, counseling, family services, or community leadership can be helpful—but exchange program experience is not required.

Requirements

• Training is provided.
• Flexible, part-time schedule.
• 1099 independent contractor position.

Benefits

• $1,000 per successful student placement.
• Opportunities to earn international travel.
• Training and ongoing support provided.
• Your success is directly connected to your ability to develop relationships and create opportunities in your community.

Company Description

Join Pan Atlantic Foundation and help bring the world to South Bend.